Sears 247.7764 Log Splitter User Manual


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MAINTENANCE
Figure 5-2
HYDRAULIC FLUID AND INLET FILTER
• Checkthehydraulicfluidlevelinthelogsplitterreservoirtank
before each use. Maintain the fluid level within the range specified
on the dipstick at all times.
• Changethehydraulicfluidinthereservoirevery100hoursof
operation. Follow the steps below:
1. Disconnect the suction hose from the bottom of the reservoir tank.
2. Carefully unthread the inlet filter and clean it with penetrating oil.
See Figure 5-2.
3. Allow the fluid to drain into a suitable container.
4. Reinsert the filter and refill the reservoir with three (3) gallons of oil.
ApprovedfluidsincludeDexron®III/Mercon®automatictransmis-
sion fluid or a 10 Weight AW hydraulic oil.
• Maintainthefluidlevelwithintherangespecifiedonthedipstickat
all times.
NOTE: Always dispose of used hydraulic fluid and engine oil at
approved recycling centers only.
• Contaminantsinfluidmaydamagethehydrauliccomponents.
Flushing the reservoir tank and hoses with kerosene whenever
service is performed on the tank, hydraulic pump or valve is
recommended. Any repair to the hydraulic components should be
performed by a Sears Service Center.
WARNING
Us e e x t r e m e c a U t i o n w h e n w o r k i n g w i t h k e r o s e n e . it is a n e x t r e m e ly
f l a m ma b le f l U i d .
Hydraulic Filter
• Changethehydraulicfilterevery50hoursofoperation.Useonlya
10 micron hydraulic filter. Order part number 723-0405.
BEAM AND SPLITTING WEDGE
• Beforeeachuse,lubricatebothsidesofthebeam(whereitcomes
into contact with the splitting wedge) with engine oil. The wedge
plate on the log splitter is designed so the gibs on the side of the
wedge plate can be removed and rotated and/or turned over for
even wear.
• Makecertaintoreadjusttheadjustmentboltssothewedgemoves
freely,butnoexcessspaceexistsbetweenthewedgeplateandthe
beam.
ENGINE
Check Engine Oil
1. Stop the engine and wait several minutes before checking the oil
level.
2. Remove the oil fill dipstick.
3. Check the oil level on the dipstick. With the engine on level ground,
the oil must be to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
4. Replace the dipstick and tighten.
Changing Engine Oil
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil’s SAE viscosity grade according to the
expectedoperatingtemperature.Followthechartbelow:
Colder
5W30
SAE 30
Oil Viscosity Chart
Warmer
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